Students holding leadership positions are expected to be exemplary students and leaders in all areas of their lives, both in and out of school for the entire year (365 days). School leaders will be periodically evaluated by their respective advisors and the administration according to the following criteria and shall not be allowed to serve unless the following standards are met:

Academics: Student leaders shall maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and shall not earn a "D" grade in any class. In the event that a student's GPA falls below 2.5 or that student earns a "D" grade, the school leader shall be placed on probation for a minimum of one marking period and until their GPA reaches the 2.5 or their grade rises above the "D" standard set for all class leaders. If a school leader receives an "F," that leader shall forfeit the office for the remainder of the school year.

Any leader found guilty of plagiarism/cheating shall be removed from office for the remainder of the school year.

Alcohol/Other Drugs: School leaders pledge to refrain from using alcohol and other illegal drugs in and out of school for the entire year (365 days). School leaders specifically agree to the following:

• Attendance at parties or other gatherings, excluding family gatherings, where alcohol is being consumed is strictly prohibited as is the use, possession and transfer of alcohol or other drugs.
  
  
• Consequences: Failure to adhere to this pledge shall result in the immediate removal from office following an investigation, for the remainder of the school year or the following school year if the incident occurs during the summer months.
  
  
• If a school leader inadvertently finds him/herself at gathering where alcohol and other illegal drugs are being used, the school leader shall immediately leave the gathering and report the incident to the appropriate advisor on the next school day. If the advisor is not available, the student shall report the incident to a school administrator.
  
  
• Consequences: Failure to report the incident, as required, shall result in immediate suspension from the office, pending an investigation and determination of other disciplinary action.
  
  

Personal Behavior: Any school leader shall be removed from office for the remainder of the school year or the following school year if the incident occurs during the summer months for reasons which include, but are not limited to the following:

• Involvement in a serious violation of school rules
  
  
• Inappropriate and/or illegal conduct on or off campus, including activities not associated with school
  

School leaders are held to a higher standard of behavior than students who are not serving in positions of leadership.

Leadership: School leaders are expected to be behavioral role models for fellow students. Any School leader's behavior, either in or outside of school that might give other students a justification for their inappropriate behavior, may be removed from office.

Responsibility: All school leaders shall be expected to fulfill all of their responsibilities with a willing and cooperative attitude. Any student leader, who in the judgment of the advisor is not meeting his/her responsibilities, may after an initial verbal warning, be removed from office.

Serving in a peer leadership role is a serious responsibility. All students who seek such positions shall be expected to treat their responsibilities as an opportunity to serve - not an opportunity to receive individual glorification.

Appeal Procedure: Any appeal of a disciplinary action shall first be made to the advisor. Only disciplinary actions, which result in the removal from office for the remainder of a school year, may be appealed to the Student Activities Council. All other disciplinary actions are the sole responsibility of the advisor.

The Council is comprised of the following:

• Assistant Principal for Student Activities (non-voting member)
  
• Class Advisors (4)
  
• Student Council Advisor
  
• At-large Faculty Members (2) - appointed by the principal
  

Guidelines for the appeal process shall be provided to the student and/or parent upon request.

The decision of the Student Activities Council is final.

I understand the responsibilities and behavioral expectations incumbent upon School Leaders at Manchester High School West.

I have read and understand the "Guidelines for School Leaders," and I agree to abide by them. I understand that any serious violations of these guidelines may result in my removal from a leadership position.

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